Cowardly Lion
Fearful jungle king
A character from L.
Frank Baum's *The Wizard of Oz* who believes he lacks courage despite repeatedly acting bravely.
The Cowardly Lion has become shorthand for someone who thinks themselves a coward but proves courageous when it matters, or more loosely, for any timid figure who finds unexpected nerve: He was the cowardly lion of the department—always fretting, always coming through.
- timidLacking courage or confidence
- braveShowing courage despite fear
- king of the forestNoble woodland ruler
- OzFictional enchanted kingdom
- yellow brick roadMetaphorical route to success
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- Wizard of OzDorothy, Tin Man, Wicked Witch, yellow brick road, Emerald City
- Lion KingSimba, Mufasa, Nala, Timon, Pumbaa
- Sidekickssidekick, Dr. Watson, Watson, right-hand man, number two
- pushoverspushover, doormat, wimp, weakling, milquetoast
Cowardly LionSuperman
Metropolis's flying defender
Wonder Woman · Aragorn · Luke Skywalker · Captain America · Thor
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